Archive: 21 June 2004
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Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
AirAsia to buy 80 new aircrafts
AirAsia to buy 80 new aircrafts KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian no-frills airline AirAsia will acquire up to 80 new aircrafts over the next four to eight years to cater for regional expansion. AirAsia chief executive Tony Fernandes said the carrier had many points in Asia which were not connected and the no-frills carrier needed more aircraft to make its presence felt.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Dont just party around, help the needy
Dont just party around, help the needy Jakartans will celebrate the capital's 477th official anniversary which falls on June 22. However, the city still has to deal with various problems, including poverty, transportation, floods, lack of green areas and many more. The Jakarta Post talked to some Jakarta people about their hopes for the city. Supardi, 28, is a security officer at PT Media Rahayu Citra on Jl. Lombok, Central Jakarta.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Assembly to discuss DPD's authority
Assembly to discuss DPD's authority JAKARTA: The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) secretariat will organize a workshop on the functions, duties and authority of the newly formed Regional Representatives Council (DPD), which will make up about one-fourth of the MPR. Speakers at the three-day workshop will include the South Africa Parliament's former undersecretary Peter Lilienfeld.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Stop promiscuity among teenagers
Stop promiscuity among teenagers From Koran Tempo The level of promiscuity among teenagers in the West Java capital of Bandung is worrying, and is resulting in a rising number of cases of pre-marital sex being reported to the counseling agency of the provincial family planning association. While in 2002 only 104 cases were registered, the total soared to 170 in the following year. The figures are believed to represent only the tip of the iceberg (Tempo Interaktif, June 13).
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Gloomy outlook for rupiah, stocks, experts say
Gloomy outlook for rupiah, stocks, experts say Dadan Wijaksana, Jakarta The stock index and rupiah are expected to remain under pressure in the coming weeks, clouded by negative sentiment stemming from the prospects of global interest rate increases. An analyst said on Sunday that with the signs of a U.S.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Consumers told to cut tap water usage
Consumers told to cut tap water usage Bambang Nurbianto and Evi Mariani, Jakarta For Lita, a 28-year-old mother of two, staying awake every night is no fun at all. After all, she's not staying up to watch the soccer matches during Euro 2004, but for to watch for water from her taps in her house in Karet, Central Jakarta. Lita has been experiencing a water shortage since Monday when the tap water supply stopped completely. On Wednesday, she felt relief as the water started to drip at around 11 p.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Shell confirms oil spill in Nigeria
Shell confirms oil spill in Nigeria LAGOS: The Anglo-Dutch oil giant Shell said on Friday that it had sent a clean-up team to contain an oil slick, which had been coursing from a sabotaged pipeline in southern Nigeria for more than two weeks. The firm said its engineers had been prevented on June 1 from getting to the scene of the disaster in Imo State by a violent demonstration by local youths.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/3/ROUNDUP
JP/3/ROUNDUP The virtues of Pak Hasyim, as extolled by President Megawati Fabiola Desy Unidjaja Jakarta In a campaign rally attended by tens of thousands of supporters on Sunday in Jakarta, the choice of Hasyim Muzadi for the running mate of Megawati Soekarnoputri was defended by the President herself and others on the stage.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
S'pore welcomes RI's Strait patrol plan
S'pore welcomes RI's Strait patrol plan Jake Loyd-Smith, Associated Press Singapore on Sunday welcomed Indonesia's plan for the two countries and Malaysia to hold joint naval patrols against terrorism and piracy in the vital Malacca Straits. But Singapore Defense Minister Teo Chee Hean stressed that the city-state also wanted to involve other trading nations and port users in plans to protect the critical waterway, which carries half of the world's oil supply and a third of its trade.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Confused in Bandung
Confused in Bandung From Koran Tempo Bandung, the capital of West Java, was formerly known as the Paris of Java. Today, it is no longer so beautiful because of its complex city plan and muddled public transportation system. As a student from Jakarta, I was confused when I first arrived in Bandung. I went to a destination by public minivan and for my return trip, I had to take another means of public transport. The routes used by the two were also different.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. CRASH: 55 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 18
1. CRASH: 55 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 18 Five killed in plane crash in Sukabumi 2. NU: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 21 Clerics told to end rivalry to save NU 3. SBY: 32 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 25 Pacitan folks back SBY 4. EURO: 32 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 25 Czechs through to next round 5. ARROYO: 30 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 28 Arroyo wins election
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, June 21, 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, June 21, 2004 Exhibitions * Japanese Calligraphy, Shoudou, Pusat Kebudayaan Jepang - The Japan Foundation, Summitmas I, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 61-62 South Jakarta (Tel. 5201266), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until June 30. * Painting, Bentara Budaya Jakarta, Jl. Palmerah Selatan no. 17, Central Jakarta (Tel. 5483008), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until June 26. * Summer Fun - Accessory Extravaganza with summer colors and great discounts, FUSIONNS boutique, Saberro House, Jl.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Part 1 of 2: What's taking the PKS so long to make up its mind?
Part 1 of 2: What's taking the PKS so long to make up its mind? Santi WE Soekanto, Jakarta Never has the cohesiveness of the community that makes up the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) been as sorely tested as it is today -- and by a challenge they are not used to facing. Oppression and enmity they handle well.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Hamzah promises to end gambling
Hamzah promises to end gambling SAMBAS, West Kalimantan: Presidential candidate Hamzah Haz promised on Sunday that if he were elected, the eradication of gambling dens would be his first priority. Gambling was the reason for the moral depravity in the nation and it hindered the economy, claimed Hamzah, who is also the leader of the Muslim-based party United Development Party (PPP).
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Downsizing Cabinet
Downsizing Cabinet I am writing to comment on the National Resilience Institute alumni association (Ikal)'s proposals regarding the next Cabinet. It proposes that whoever wins the July 5 presidential election, appoint four coordinating ministers and 35 ministers (Pelita, June 9).
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Back to local names
Back to local names From Kompas The use of foreign names for real estate complexes was severely criticized by linguists and those concerned about the national language around 1995, and as a result developers changed a lot of English names to Indonesian. In consequence, such names as Cikarang City, Lippo City, Citra City, BSD City, Raffles Hills and Sentul Hills became Lippo Cikarang, Lippo Karawaci, Citra Raya, BSD Kota Mandiri, Bukit Raffles and Bukit Sentul.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
12 organizations back Amien-Siswono
12 organizations back Amien-Siswono MUARA TEWEH, Central Kalimantan: An alliance of 12 organizations in North Barito regency, Central Kalimantan, pledged their support on Sunday for Amien Rais and his running mate in the upcoming election. The 12 organizations consist of political parties, community organizations and non-governmental organizations (NGO).
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Jobs in footwear industry drop by almost 60 percent
Jobs in footwear industry drop by almost 60 percent Zakki P. Hakim, Jakarta Over 180,000 people in the footwear industry lost their jobs last year, and many of them may have returned to traditional agriculture, according to the latest government data. The 2003 National Labor Force Survey report (Sakernas) published by the Central Statistic Agency (BPS) recently, stated that the number of jobs in the footwear industry plunged by 58.70 percent from 310,000 in 2002 to 128,000 last year.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Riau Islands faces power vacuum
Riau Islands faces power vacuum BATAM, Riau: Riau governor Rusli Zainal questioned on Saturday the government's failure to appoint an acting governor to the Riau Islands, which has become a separate province from mainland Riau. "As of today, we have not been informed about the acting governor. It's the prerogative of the President," Rusli said after a meeting with Riau Islands regents.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Japan retains Asia Pacific volleyball
Japan retains Asia Pacific volleyball FUKUOKA, Japan: Japan showed strength against South East Asian countries when its second-string national side outgunned Indonesia to retain the Asia Pacific Cup men's volleyball tournament on Sunday. The Japanese defending champion posted a 25-23, 25-11, 25-23 victory in a top-of-the-table battle against Indonesia to wind up the six-team round robin with five straight wins, never losing a single set in five matches.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Petronas, BP to sell fuel in Indonesia
Petronas, BP to sell fuel in Indonesia Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government may issue a temporary permit for British energy giant BP Plc and Malaysia's Petronas next month to sell fuel products in this country. Erie Soedarmo, downstream oil and gas chief at the energy ministry said the companies would be able to sell the entire range of fuel products here. "We expect principal approvals for BP and Petronas to be issued in July.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police seek go-ahead to execute drug convicts
Police seek go-ahead to execute drug convicts Abdul Khalik, Jakarta The National Police announced on Sunday that they were preparing a firing squad on standby to execute the drug dealers currently on death row, but the Attorney General's Office (AGO) said it had no immediate plans regarding their execution. "We have designated officers to carry out the executions. However, we will have to wait for an order from the prosecutorial authorities ...
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Lack of vessels haunts domestic shipping industry: Temas Line
Lack of vessels haunts domestic shipping industry: Temas Line Publicly listed PT Pelayaran Tempuran Emas (Temas Line) is one of the first Indonesian shipping companies to offer containerized cargo services. They began operating chartered vessels in 1987 and the company now has expanded to 15 vessels with a total capacity of 5,921 twenty-equivalent units (TEUs).
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
State finance accountability
State finance accountability The Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) will be armed with stronger and broader powers with which to perform its duties and to enforce its recommendations under a public finances accountability bill that is expected to be passed soon by the House of Representatives.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Voter cards ready soon in Singapore
Voter cards ready soon in Singapore BATAM, Riau: Indonesian citizens living in Singapore, and who are eligible to vote, can obtain presidential election voter cards by June 22 at the Indonesian Embassy here, according to a spokesperson at the Indonesian Embassy in Singapore. Setyadi, the staffer, said that in the legislative election, some 41,000 eligible voters got the voter cards, but only 20,000 voted in the April 5 election.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Transvestites confound KPUD
Transvestites confound KPUD PALANGKA RAYA, Central Kalimantan: The Central Kalimantan General Election Commission (KPUD) held a voter-education seminar on Sunday to inform the local community, including transvestites, about the particulars of the presidential election. Lodewyk, the chairman of the KPUD, said that transvestites had to be included, and informed those at the seminar that there could be minor technical problems involving their gender.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Locals reject Balaraja overpass
Locals reject Balaraja overpass TANGERANG: Hundreds of Telagasari villagers protested the Tangerang regental administration over its plan to evict them to make way for the construction of an overpass. "The plan to construct an overpass is premature. It is not urgent and will not benefit locals," Achmad Dimyati, chairman of the Balaraja-Telagasari Aspiration Forum (Fosmataba) said on Saturday.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Asian ministers gather in China
Asian ministers gather in China Peter Harmsen, Agence France-Presse/Qingdao, China A forum of 22 Asian foreign ministers is expected to face some of the region's thorniest issues -- from the North Korean standoff to the Indo-Pakistani rift -- when it gathers in China this week. Although not on the official agenda of the third session in the Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD), these security matters are likely to loom large on the sidelines of the meeting in the eastern port city of Qingdao.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Clerics told to end rivalry to save NU
Clerics told to end rivalry to save NU Blontank Poer and Tarko Sudiarno, Semarang Hundreds of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) leaders and clerics appealed on Sunday for an end to political rivalry within the nation's biggest Muslim organization ahead of the July 5 presidential election. They urged NU clerics to maintain neutrality in the election, saying their blatant support for particular presidential candidates had led to increasing confusion among the some 40 million members of the organization.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
* Screening of graft court judges passes almost unnoticed Page 2
* Screening of graft court judges passes almost unnoticed Page 2 * RI hopes Sweden to keep pressure on GAM Page 4 * PT KAI eviction plan opposed Page 5 * Promoting socially responsible investment Page 6 * Consumers told to cut tap water usage Page 8 * Iraq PM announces get-tough policy against insurgents Page 10 * Doom and gloom in German media after draw Page 12 * Gloomy outlook for rupiah, stocks, experts say Page 13 * Finally, 3G is closer to becoming a reality Page 17
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Sweden urged to keep pressure on GAM
Sweden urged to keep pressure on GAM Tiarma Siboro, Jakarta Despite the Swedish court's decision to release the leaders of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), the Indonesian government was optimistic that the cases against the exiled men would go ahead.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/7/SANTI1
JP/7/SANTI1 Part 1 of 2 What is taking the PKS so long to decide on an endorsement? Santi WE Soekanto Jakarta Never has the cohesiveness of the community that makes up the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) been as sorely tested as it is today -- and by a challenge they are not used to facing. Oppression and enmity they handle well.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bali Art fiest a kicks off in Denpasar
Bali Art fiest a kicks off in Denpasar A group of Balinese dancers perform in front of the crowds during the opening ceremony of the 26th Bali Art Fiesta in front of Museum Bajra Sandi in Denpasar. The Minister of Culture and Tourism I Gde Ardhika presided over Sunday's opening ceremony, on behalf of President Megawati Soekarnoputri, who could not attend the function due to her busy campaign schedule.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/1/SBY
JP/1/SBY Pacitan people back SBY ID Nugroho Pacitan, East Java This is the fourth in a series of articles on the five presidential candidates in the eyes of their neighbors or former neighbors An Islamic boarding school in Tremas subdistrict, Pacitan regency, was hectic when The Jakarta Post visited it on Friday last week. Male students were seen wandering around the 12- hectare school premises, while female students chatted on the floor inside one of the school buildings.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/3/TRAIL
JP/3/TRAIL Free medication from Wiranto BALIKPAPAN: The campaign team for the Wiranto-Solahuddin Wahid ticket on Sunday organized a free medical service for some 800 locals in the South Balikpapan district. The head of the team here, who also chairs the provincial chapter of the Golkar Party, Mukmin Faisyal, said the free services were held for the second time, as part of a series of such public services in five districts in the regency.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Finally, 3G is closer to becoming a reality
Finally, 3G is closer to becoming a reality Zatni Arbi, Contributor/zatni@cbn.net.id "As we see it, between 2001 and the end of last year, the cellular phone network industry experienced a recession," said Mats H. Olsson. Speaking to a group of Indonesian journalists during the recent CommunicAsia 2004 in Singapore, he recalled his many years as Ericsson's country manager for Indonesia.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Marketing promises
Marketing promises From Media Indonesia During the campaign for the July 5 presidential election, most candidates have been very keen to be seen visiting traditional markets. By doing so, they are able to talk with vendors and shoppers in the hope of winning public support. However, when they get into power, they will probably forget the promises they made as part of their manifestos.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI still imports salt, cassava
RI still imports salt, cassava MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: A senior official at the Manpower and Transmigration Ministry expressed regret on Saturday that Indonesia was still importing salt and cassava, although those products could easily be produced in the country. Dyah Pramawartiningsih, the Director-General of Population Mobility Affairs at the ministry, said the country imported 1.6 million tons of salt and 0.85 million tons of cassava annually.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI joins condemnation of U.S. hostage killing
RI joins condemnation of U.S. hostage killing Agencies, Jakarta/Bangkok Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim nation, and its religious leaders on Saturday joined a chorus of worldwide condemnation over the beheading of U.S. hostage Paul Johnson, but at least one Indonesian figure blamed the killing on American foreign policy. The Indonesian government condemned on Sunday the barbaric killing of the American hostage by al-Qaeda in Saudi Arabia.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Keeping family business intact to boost jobs
Keeping family business intact to boost jobs Tony Hotland, Jakarta Have you ever thought that running a family business would be less brain-busting than a nonfamily business because family members cause fewer conflicts and are easier to manage? Think again. Research by The Jakarta Consulting Group, which claims to have assisted some 300 family companies, shows that such companies indeed face hurdles in establishing good management, business continuity and professionalism.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Violence against women up in NTB
Violence against women up in NTB Luh Putu Trisna Wahyuni, Mataram The incidence of domestic and other forms of violence against women has increased significantly in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) province during the past year. More than 3,500 complaints were filed with various institutions, including the provincial social affairs office and nongovernmental organizations, in the period from last year to this month, compared with only 729 cases reported in 2002.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Truck accident kills one, injures dozens
Truck accident kills one, injures dozens BANDUNG: A large dump truck carrying 60 soccer fans was involved in an accident on Sunday in Batulayang subdistrict, Bandung regency, killing one supporter and injuring dozens more. According to witnesses, the accident occurred when the truck was speeding along in the hilly Batulayang area. The driver appeared to lose control and rolled it. The victims of the accident were taken to nearby hospitals in Bandung regency. -- Antara
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Arroyo faces doubts as Philippine count nears end
Arroyo faces doubts as Philippine count nears end Stuart Grudgings Reuters/Manila A marathon count of votes from the Philippines' May 10 elections neared its end on Sunday with President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on course for victory, but the opposition said it would not accept a "railroaded" result.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Personalized mobile phones light up the market
Personalized mobile phones light up the market The Jakarta Post was recently invited to Singapore to cover the launching of the latest Motorola mobile phone model. The following is Moch. N. Kurniawan's report For some people, a personalized device is a must, while for others the most important thing is that the device does its job. However, the trend is definitely on the side of those who adore personalized devices.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/7/SANTI1
JP/7/SANTI1 Part 1 of 2 What is taking the PKS so long to decide on an endorsement? Santi WE Soekanto Jakarta Never has the cohesiveness of the community that makes up the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) been as sorely tested as it is today -- and by a challenge they are not used to facing. Oppression and enmity they handle well.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Many Bangkok buildings unsafe'
'Many Bangkok buildings unsafe' THAILAND: Authorities in Thailand's teeming capital have listed 3,000 high-rise buildings as gravely unsafe saying many are under particular threat from fire, according to a report on Sunday. The Bangkok buildings threatening public safety have not been named for fear of inciting a wave of law suits against the city, the president of the Engineering Institute of Thailand (EIT) reportedly said.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Broken promises leave public fed up with politics: Analysts
Broken promises leave public fed up with politics: Analysts M. Taufiqurrahman and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, Jakarta The public's cool response to the hype surrounding the presidential election campaign shows that the public are fed up with the constant politicking that has been taking place since the fall of the New Order regime in 1998, analysts say.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Schools and education first
Schools and education first From Republika Over the past few years, a lot of school buildings have collapsed, been demolished to make way commercial developments or fallen into disrepair. Such conditions will adversely affect the interest of both students and teachers in the education process. This situation shows that the country is being left behind in the education field, especially compared to Malaysia, which in the past even invited Indonesian teachers to come and work in that country.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Nation must agree to fight common enemies to forge unity
Nation must agree to fight common enemies to forge unity Pitan Daslani, Jakarta In a fragmented democracy at risk of disintegration, one good way to keep the nation united is to draw public attention to the need to fight common enemies. This kind of rallying strategy could be adopted by the next Indonesian president to promote national stability, in an era that does not welcome the return of military politics to state affairs.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
S'pore banks ready for competition
S'pore banks ready for competition Martin Abbugao, Agence France-Presse/Singapore Singapore banks say they are prepared for increased domestic competition from the big boys of global finance even as they look to expand overseas to sustain future growth. A consolidation over recent years that has seen the number of homegrown banks shrink to three major players from the original seven smaller entities has strengthened and prepared the sector for the entry of major foreign lenders, they say.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Kenyans make it double in the Jakarta 10K run
Kenyans make it double in the Jakarta 10K run Eva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta Kenyan runners took both the men's and women's titles in the US$60,000 Jakarta International 10K run here on early Sunday morning. Sammy Kipruto, runner up in the Bali International 10K last year, took first place in the men's international category with a time of 29 minutes and 48 seconds, followed closely by Martin Solle of Tanzania and Sisay Bezabeh of Australia with just a few seconds in the difference.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Fair yet to attract more visitors
Fair yet to attract more visitors Urip Hudiono, Jakarta The 2004 Jakarta Fair organizers said on Saturday they had recorded a significant increase in visitors over the first two days compared to last year's figures. Project director Ralph R. Schuneman said as of Saturday evening, the fair had drawn between 50,000 and 60,000 visitors. "The fair saw about 19,000 visitors on opening day.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Mount Ijen closed to tourists
Mount Ijen closed to tourists Indra Harsaputra, Bondowoso The Purwo Alas National Park management has declared a red alert for Mt. Ijen in the border area between Bondowoso and Banyuwangi in East Java, and closed the surrounding area to the public due to intensifying volcanic activity. Park director MZ. Hudiyono said the Volcanology and Natural Disaster Directorate had detected the increase in volcanic activities over the past week.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Abu Bakar Ba'asyir may go on trial soon
Abu Bakar Ba'asyir may go on trial soon Abdul Khalik, Jakarta The Attorney General's Office (AGO) is still scrutinizing the case files of Abu Bakar Ba'asyir and hopes to begin another round of court hearings in less than a week, a spokesman said here on Sunday. "We are now analyzing Ba'asyir's dossier very carefully. It is possible that we can bring the case to court within a week if we see that the evidence is sufficient.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/7/SANTI1
JP/7/SANTI1 Part 1 of 2 What is taking the PKS so long to decide on an endorsement? Santi WE Soekanto Jakarta Never has the cohesiveness of the community that makes up the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) been as sorely tested as it is today -- and by a challenge they are not used to facing. Oppression and enmity they handle well.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Megawati to face bumpy race in Bali
Megawati to face bumpy race in Bali I Wayan Juniartha, Denpasar, Bali The incumbent Megawati Soekarnoputri may have a bumpy road ahead of her to win the hearts of the Balinese in the upcoming election. Once known as loyal -- some might say fanatical -- supporters of Megawati, the Balinese made it clear in April's legislative election that times had changed. In April Megawati's Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) only garnered 999,889 votes.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Japan, Indonesia remain unbeaten in Asia Pacific Cup volleyball
Japan, Indonesia remain unbeaten in Asia Pacific Cup volleyball JP/11/Brief Japan, Indonesia remain unbeaten FUKUOKA, Japan: Defending champion Japan brushed aside Thailand for a fourth straight win to remain unbeaten along with Indonesia in the Asia Pacific Cup men's volleyball tournament on Saturday. Japan's second-string national squad powered their way through to a straightforward 25-22, 25-13, 25-21 win and now will take on Indonesia in the final day Sunday.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Kyoto Protocol ratification not enough: Official, NGOs
Kyoto Protocol ratification not enough: Official, NGOs Moch. N. Kurniawan, Jakarta Government and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) praised on Sunday a plan by the House of Representatives to ratify the Kyoto Protocol, but stressed the move would be meaningless without making revisions to regulations and policies that are unfriendly to the environment.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Tangerang deports 13 foreigners
Tangerang deports 13 foreigners TANGERANG: The Tangerang Immigration Office has deported 13 foreigners since January for violating their temporary stay permit. "We have started a strict monitoring of foreigners working and living in Tangerang. The immigration office will establish an integrated team of officials from the manpower agency, the police and the prosecutor's office," said immigration office head Kabul Priyono.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
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(LONDON) Sugar prices rebounded thanks to buying by speculative funds, which entered the market in anticipation of increased imports by India. On LIFFE, the price of a tonne of white sugar for August stood at $217.50 on Friday from $216.80 a week earlier. On the CSCE in New York, a pound of unrefined sugar for July delivery stood at 6.85 cents on Friday from 6.75 cents on Thursday of the previous week.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Japan, Indonesia remain unbeaten in Asia Pacific Cup volleyball
Japan, Indonesia remain unbeaten in Asia Pacific Cup volleyball JP/11/Brief Japan, Indonesia remain unbeaten FUKUOKA, Japan: Defending champion Japan brushed aside Thailand for a fourth straight win to remain unbeaten along with Indonesia in the Asia Pacific Cup men's volleyball tournament on Saturday. Japan's second-string national squad powered their way through to a straightforward 25-22, 25-13, 25-21 win and now will take on Indonesia in the final day Sunday.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/1/QUAKE
JP/1/QUAKE Quake rocks Manokwari MANOKWARI: An earthquake measuring 5 on the Richter scale rocked Manokwari, West Irian Jaya, at about 9 p.m. on Sunday. Residents rushed out of their houses for safety. The quake reminded locals of a similar tremor in the city in 2001 which killed scores of people and devastated two districts. Authorities were still trying to locate the epicenter of the quake and determine the material loss it had caused -- Antara
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/4/drugs
JP/4/drugs Police seek go-ahead to execute drug convicts Abdul Khalik Jakarta The National police announced on Sunday that they a firing squad on standby to execute the drug dealers currently on death row, but the Attorney General's Office (AGO) said it had no immediate plans regarding their execution. "We have designated officers to carry out the executions. However, we will have to wait for an order from the prosecutorial authorities before doing so.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Pacitan people behind Susilo all the way
Pacitan people behind Susilo all the way ID Nugroho, Pacitan, East Java This is the fourth in a series of articles on the five presidential candidates in the eyes of their neighbors or former neighbors An Islamic boarding school in Tremas subdistrict, Pacitan regency, was hectic when The Jakarta Post visited it on Friday last week. Male students were seen wandering around the 12- hectare school premises, while dozens of female students chatted on the floor inside one of the school buildings.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Present-day old Jakarta
Present-day old Jakarta As the capital city, Jakarta has seen many changes to its features and has lived through many development plans. Many historical sites and buildings have been replaced by business premises. This year, Jakarta will celebrate its 477th anniversary. This is the first of a six-part series on old city landmarks that still exist today.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
STDs rise among sex workers
STDs rise among sex workers SURABAYA: Over 1,900 prostitutes operating in the two red- light districts of Dolly and Jarak have contracted sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), a health official said. The Surabaya health agency's head of communicable diseases, Esty Martiana, said poor attention to safe sex had caused the rise in STD cases. She said 945 of the sex workers had cervicitis -- most of whom were between 21 and 30 years old -- 296 had vaginitis and the rest, gonorrhea.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Female painters focus on Betawi
Female painters focus on Betawi JAKARTA: Dozens of paintings by members of the Indonesian Female Painters Association (IWPI) are on display at the Seni Mitra Budaya building on Jl. Tanjung, in Menteng, Central Jakarta -- from Friday to Tuesday -- to commemorate Jakarta's 477th anniversary. The exhibition features the works of, among other artists, Yuriah Tanzil, Wiwiek Sumitro, Kartini Sabekti, Jenniaty Djuadi, Yenny Mahastuti, Inne Sarlono, Yetty NR, Sri Robustina, Sri Yunnah and Rukmini Yusuf.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Choice of cleric Hasyim defended by Megawati
Choice of cleric Hasyim defended by Megawati Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, Jakarta In a campaign rally attended by tens of thousands of supporters on Sunday in Jakarta, the choice of Hasyim Muzadi for the running mate of Megawati Soekarnoputri was defended by the President herself and others on the stage.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Candidates' good governance vows meet skeptical responses
Candidates' good governance vows meet skeptical responses Ridwan Max Sijabat, Jakarta Presidential candidates may promise clean governance, but doubts over their own "cleanliness" are holding potential voters back, say observers here. Mochtar Pabottingi of the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) said people were looking at the track record of presidential candidates to judge whether their pledges made sense.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Singapore triumphs at ASEAN BC 2004
Singapore triumphs at ASEAN BC 2004 Wahyoe Boediwardhana, Nusa Dua, Bali Singaporean bodybuilders emerged the overall winners in the 7th South East Asian Bodybuilding Championship 2004, which ended in Bali on Saturday. Singapore won three gold, three silver and two bronze medals. They won the golds in the 65kg, 80kg and 90kg categories. Myanmar brought home two golds in the 55kg through Zaw Wan and the 85kg courtesy of Min Zaw Oo, who was later declared Mr. Bali.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Monday, June 21, 2004
TV Program: Monday, June 21, 2004 TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Children Show: Pentas Ceria 8:30 Music: Asyik Asyik 10:00 Dialogue 11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 11:30 Doing Business 12:00 p.m. Documentary 1:00 News: Berita Siang 3:00 English News Service 4:00 TV Drama 6:00 TV Drama 7:00 News: Berita Malam 7:30 TV Drama: Paviliun 21 8:00 TV Drama: Pondokan 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita 10:30 Music 11:00 Talk Show: Mimbar Indonesia TPI 5:30 a.m.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Top policeman's cars tested for emission
Top policeman's cars tested for emission JAKARTA: In an attempt to set an example to the public, Jakarta Police Headquarters arranged on Saturday to test the emission of some vehicles in its compound. "This program is initiated by the Appreciation of Clean Emission (AEB) organization, to which the city police belongs. We have agreed to be part of the environmental movement by acting locally, within our own compounds," city police chief Insp. Gen. Makbul Padmanagara said.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Photo A: Bali
Photo A: Bali Antara VOICE OF NATURE: State Minister of Culture and Tourism I Gede Ardika rings the okokan, a traditional Balinese wooden bell, at the Bajra Sandhi Monument in Denpasar, Bali. The minister rang the wooden bell to mark the opening of the month-long 26th Bali Arts Week on Sunday. This year's arts festival is themed the "Voice of Nature: Peace and Beauty in Diversity".
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
5 killed in plane crash
5 killed in plane crash Theresia Sufa, Bogor Five people were killed when their Cessna Aves 185 went down in Lido Lake, Sukabumi, West Java, on Sunday after an emergency landing attempt. The rescue team declared all five people on board dead, four hours after the accident, which took place at about 12:15 p.m. The team was unable to gain access to the wreckage located in the 18-meter deep lake but found its propeller and wheels.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
PT KAI eviction plan opposed
PT KAI eviction plan opposed Yuli Tri Suwarni, Bandung With their departure just a matter of time, thousands of people living on unused land across the country that belongings to state railway company PT KAI have been struggling for fair compensation. PT KAI is studying the possibility of inviting developers to cooperate under a build-and-operate (KSO) arrangement, which will allow the private sector to lease the plots under a long-term contract.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Screening of graft court judges passes almost unnoticed
Screening of graft court judges passes almost unnoticed Muninggar Sri Saraswati, Jakarta The proposed ad hoc corruption tribunal is intended to be the last resort for justice in connection with the country's sluggish corruption eradication moves, but selection of its judges on Saturday failed to attract much public attention. When the Supreme Court started interviewing judges last Friday -- a process open to the public -- only a few people witnessed the session.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
U.S. investors undeterred by terror, other concerns in Southeast Asia
U.S. investors undeterred by terror, other concerns in Southeast Asia P. Parameswaran, Agence France-Presse/Washington A bloody insurgency in Thailand, bomb attack warnings in Indonesia, a potential revolt in the Philippines and egregious human rights abuses in Myanmar may be enough reasons to put off foreign investors heading to Southeast Asia. But not American investors. Any perception that such an ominous backdrop, fueled by persistent anger among Muslims in the region over U.S.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
More Indonesians buying Australian property
More Indonesians buying Australian property Sudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Australia has become one of the favorite destinations for many affluent Indonesians seeking a house or an apartment either for living in or as an investment. Although many wealthy Indonesians still prefer to buy property in neighboring Singapore or Malaysia, the demand for Australian property from Indonesian buyers has been persistently increasing over the past five years.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Schools told to return exam fees
Schools told to return exam fees Multa Fidrus, Tangerang Tangerang Regency Education Council (DPKT) told two vocational schools in Balaraja and Cikupa districts to return fees that students had paid the schools to sit the National Final Exams, saying the exams had been financed by the regental administration.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Correction: Phone number
Correction: Phone number The phone number printed at the end of the story on William Durman's photography exhibition on Page 18 of the Sunday, June 20, edition of The Jakarta Post should have been 0812 954 8185. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. -- Editor
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Personalized cell phones hit the the market
Personalized cell phones hit the the market The Jakarta Post was recently invited to Singapore to cover the launching of the latest Motorola mobile phone model. The following is Moch. N. Kurniawan's report For some people, a personalized device is a must, while for others the most important thing is that the device does its job. However, the trend is definitely on the side of those who adore personalized devices.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Susilo urged to combat piracy
Susilo urged to combat piracy PADANG, West Sumatra: One of Padang's most famous singers, Elly Kasim, demanded on Sunday that presidential frontrunner Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono seriously enforce the laws against music piracy, if elected. Despite several presidents in the past 6 years, music piracy still continued, Elly argued. Elly added that such activities had to be stopped as they had cost the nation Rp 2 trillion per year in tax revenues. -- Antara